11 Mar 2012

Little updates

Time for another little updates - this week has gone so quickly, I can't believe it's that time again. I'm off to a Baptism today - I've never been to one before, so I hope I don't get something wrong during the service! I may attempt a few outfit of the day photos before I set off, although I tried this yesterday with what I wore to go shopping and it didn't go well with the camera in the hands of the bf!

I'm in a total between season nail rut at the mo - none of my polishes are exciting me and this was the best I could come up with

I've also been in an "I have nothing to wear" rut, so went a little crazy with the online shopping

I got these fab boots from ASOS which I copied from my friend Clare

And these wedge ones which I love love love

And some knee-highs which shockingly fit my chunka hunka calves for a change (also ASOS)

Got my hands on Viva Glam Nicki Minaj

Next up is a whole bunch of food photos, so look away now if you're hungry! I've started dieting again after spending most of last year failing miserably on Weight Watchers. I've gone back to the Slimming World plan, and so far so good - I've lost 6lbs at the end of week one!

Slimming World style roast dinner - doesn't even look like diet food!

I thought I couldn't face another muller for the rest of my life, but these mint ones are amazing and totally syn free

Along with the rest of twitter, I've been obsessing over this. It's 4 syns for 30g which is quite a lot. Fabe on toast or with banana

Lamb Rogan Josh - 8 syns with an M&S jar sauce

Pub lunch with the bf - I chose a relatively healthy salad with yummy goats cheese

Prawn chilli pasta - I always make this when I'm on any sort of diet as it's pretty healthy - prawns are so low fat and the rest is pasta and veg

I forgot to take a photo, but I also made a massive pile of Slimming World chips! It feels so good to be back on this diet after the teeny portions I was faced with on Weight Watchers. I just need to be disciplined and stick to it. Any tips for your favourite Slimming World lunches and dinners welcome in the comments, or please link me to any great Slimming World recipe blogs you like to read.

As usual I'll leave you with some lovely blogs to check out - this week it's the beautiful people who regularly leave me kind comments on my posts - enjoy xx

Aw thanks for the link lovely. That ring is adorable, I'm gonna see if they have it in my H&M! Also, that chocolate Philly? OH MY GOSH. I NEED that in my life.I know what I'm getting next time I go Tescos.

Loved that green illa lippie on you! Really suited you. Seriously I LOVE that starfish ring and I've been doing exactly the same thing re: online shopping! Must be the time of year haha or so I keep telling myself... eek! xo

Thanks so much for the link again, you are such a lovely person. I am not just commenting for plugs btw, I actually love your blog. Right up my street. I haven't tried slimming world, but I do use myfitnesspal.com which is free and you can upload your food diary for people to see. It's great for getting ideas for meals and plus everyone encourages each other.

I'm getting married in November (In Vegas!) and already got my dress, it's off the rack as it was on sale so I HAVE to fit in to it. I've lost a stone and a bit so far since January and I've got another 2 and half to reach my goal, although I have lost enough to fit in my dress now! (Which is a 14). I'm hoping to get back to a size 10 on top and 12 on bottom, as I have huge hips and bum naturally haha!

No worries hun, and I know you don't! My friend suggested that app to me the other day actually, I must check it out. A wedding is a fab motivation for your diet - I could do with some serious goals like that! xxx

Slimming World involves a lot less counting. There's lots of foods you can eat freely and there are three different plans which include different free foods, and you can switch between them daily. For example on a green day you can eat as much rice, pasta and potatoes as you want, but if you want to eat meat you have to measure the portion size. Red days are opposite where you can freely eat meat but measure your carbs. You get an allowance of 'syns' each day for naughty things like chocolate. I find it the most realistic diet I've tried and it's easier to fit in in with a busy lifestyle whilst still being able to eat the same dinner as my boyfriend and eat out etc. There's a good message board website with lots of info on Slimming World, have a look - http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/